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Connection Church of San Luis Obispo, CA is a liberal, faith based Christian church specializing in ministries relating to college students. We are a descendant of New Life Center in Bakersfield and a Four Square affiliate. ( See the Links section. ) Of course, we not only welcome, but require people of all ages to provide a balanced sense of community. We're a small church with a big heart. Services are held during the school year at the Claiborne's—7:00 PM Sunday. ( See the Welcome and Map & Schedule pages for more information. ) We'd love to meet and worship with you.

Sunday, December 18, 2005 Triangle

The Last Shall Be the First



The last service of the year turned out to be the first rainy service, although at ten o'clock the clouds parted and the sunlight glittered in the trees and on the pavement leading up to the Monday Club just long enough to point people the way.

It was also the first Christmas service — not the last, we hope. Because Christmas falls on Sunday this year, and families, being so far apart, it seemed like a good idea to hold the service early this time.

And what a great service it was.



It was another of those great New Life Center reunions. Pastor Dale played rhythm. Sean Randall joined him on lead, playing a Fender Stratocaster a lot like the one Dale has. Maybe better? It has similar coloration, but sports a rosewood finger board. There's a little gleam in Sean's eye when he mentions it. Anyway, you can't buy either of them new anymore, which makes both of them kind of special.



Rod Armstrong took up bass — he's the one with the big smile in the photo. When he's not working the bass, he's a Parole Agent in Bakersfield. So, if you're on parole, be good.



And Dave Wolfekuehler (That's "wolf keeler" if you're reading this out loud.) kept the place hopping on drums. Come to think of it, Dave's got a pretty big smile himself. Dave can be found playing at Buck Owens' Crystal Palace when he's not guesting in San Luis.

If you noticed lots of kids in attendence, Sean brought his daughter Susannah, Rod brought his daughters Allysa and Rebecca, and Dave brought his son Jon (Chris couldn't make it) and his lovely daughter Alex. All we needed were some dogs and crying babies to feel completely at home.



Remember when pastors just carried a Bible to church? Welcome to the third millennium.

Looking back over the past months, it's been a wonderful start in San Luis Obispo — from 9/11 to the present. The week after New Years, we'll be back at the Monday Club. Check the schedule. We'd like to extend a warm thanks to all those who made it possible. God bless, and see you next year.

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Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever. Hebrews 13:8